Leeds United claimed a crucial 2–1 victory over West Ham United at Elland Road, securing three vital Premier League points in a match defined by an explosive start and tense finale.

Brenden Aaronson opened the scoring inside four minutes, slotting home from close range to record his first league goal of the season and ignite the home crowd.

Joe Rodon doubled the advantage on 15 minutes, powering in a header from a perfectly delivered Sean Longstaff corner.

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The early blitz set the tone, and Leeds appeared firmly in control when a first-half VAR intervention ruled out a potential West Ham goal, preserving their two-goal cushion at the interval.

The visitors regrouped after halftime, showing greater intent and urgency. Manager David Moyes’ early change midway through the first half appeared to pay off, as West Ham pressed higher and looked more threatening from set-pieces.

Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson both tested Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier with efforts on target, and the visitors ultimately found reward late on when substitute Mateus Fernandes nodded home in the 90th minute, assisted by Bowen.

Despite the late scare, Leeds managed the closing moments effectively to secure victory—continuing a trend of doing most of their scoring before the break.

West Ham, meanwhile, extended their pattern of finding goals only in second halves but struggled once again to keep things tight defensively.

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Standout performances came from Aaronson, whose early strike lifted Leeds, and Rodon, whose set-piece goal proved decisive. Longstaff’s delivery from corners was another highlight for Daniel Farke’s men.

For the visitors, Bowen was the standout creator, while Fernandes made an impression off the bench.

The fiercely contested match produced six yellow cards shared evenly between the sides, reflecting the combative nature of the encounter.

With the win, Leeds move up to 11 points from nine matches, building much-needed breathing room in mid-table.

West Ham, however, remain on four points from the same number of games and are left facing mounting pressure to find defensive stability before their next outing.

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Liverpool FC produced a stunning display of attacking football and lethal set-piece prowess to overpower Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 at Deutsche Bank Park tonight.

Despite falling behind early, the visitors roared back with a four-goal barrage either side of halftime, showcasing a depth of talent that now sees them comfortably on six points after three league games.

Frankfurt initially sparked hope among the home crowd when Rasmus Kristensen opened the scoring on the 26th minute, expertly finishing an assist from veteran playmaker Mario Götze.

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However, the lead was short-lived, as Liverpool unleashed a devastating 10-minute spell before the break that completely flipped the script. Hugo Ekitike leveled the score on 35 minutes from an Andy Robertson delivery, before the Reds’ colossal set-piece threat took over.

Defenders Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté scored quick-fire headers from successive corners. Van Dijk powered home a Cody Gakpo corner on 39 minutes, and Konaté repeated the feat just before halftime, nodding in a delivery from Dominik Szoboszlai on 45 minutes to send Liverpool into the tunnel with a commanding 3-1 lead.

Dominance Continues in Second Half

The second half brought no respite for the hosts. Liverpool continued their attacking intensity, effectively ending the contest with two further goals. Cody Gakpo made it 4-1 on the 66th minute, capitalizing on a pass from the impressive Florian Wirtz. Just four minutes later, Szoboszlai hammered home a fifth from outside the box, with Wirtz again providing the assist.

Liverpool’s statistical superiority was evident throughout, as they dominated the corner count 10-2 and peppered the Frankfurt goal with repeated efforts. Frankfurt’s attacking threat, meanwhile, largely evaporated after their opener, further hampered by two quick yellow cards in the 53rd and 54th minutes that stalled any hopes of a revival.

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Individual Brilliance and Big Picture

The victory was a showcase of individual excellence for Liverpool. Florian Wirtz starred with two assists, Dominik Szoboszlai added a spectacular goal and an assist while expertly steering set pieces, and Cody Gakpo contributed a goal and a crucial corner assist. The twin scoring performance from centre-backs van Dijk and Konaté underscored the team’s multifaceted danger.

For Liverpool, the win is a strong response to their earlier defeat at Galatasaray and firmly establishes them near the top of the group. For Frankfurt, this result marks a worrying second 1-5 loss in this league phase, raising immediate concerns over their set-piece defending and on-field discipline.

Frankfurt remains on three points, but the nature of this heavy defeat will certainly lead to introspection on the defensive vulnerabilities moving forward.

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Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in four devastating second-half minutes as Arsenal maintained their perfect Champions League record with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.

The result extends Arsenal’s flawless start to the league phase—three wins from three, with eight goals scored and their goal yet to be breached—while leaving Diego Simeone’s side with work to do on just three points from three matches.

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A cagey first half turned on VAR drama, with an Arsenal effort ruled out in the 37th minute, setting the stage for a second period that would swing decisively in the hosts’ favor. The deadlock finally broke on 57 minutes when Gabriel Magalhaes rose to meet Declan Rice’s delivery, powering a header past Jan Oblak to reward Arsenal’s set-piece prowess.

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Gabriel Martinelli doubled the advantage eight minutes later, finishing smartly after good work from teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, before Gyokeres took center stage. The Swedish striker first converted on 68 minutes—his effort surviving a VAR check—then struck again three minutes later, this time with an assist from Magalhaes, to put the contest beyond doubt.

Arsenal had tested Oblak throughout, with Jurrien Timber forcing a save in the 27th minute and Gyokeres himself denied on 53 minutes. Atletico’s best spell came around the hour mark, winning back-to-back corners and seeing David Hancko head just over, but the visitors could not capitalize on their 4-3 advantage in set pieces. Thiago Almada forced a stop late on, and Antoine Griezmann fired wide in the 86th minute, but by then the outcome was settled.

Discipline also told: Atletico collected two yellow cards for serious foul play to Arsenal’s one, as the visitors struggled to contain Mikel Arteta’s side, who controlled 61% of possession in line with their season average.

With Gyokeres’ brace the headline and contributions from Rice, Lewis-Skelly, and the impressive Magalhaes, Arsenal sit atop the early league phase standings. Atletico, now with a goal difference of minus-one (seven scored, eight conceded), face a crucial test in their next outing if they are to reignite their qualification hopes.

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